Is it copyright infringement to share a link or URL to a web page?

Question/Answer

Distributing a URL on its own does not violate copyright. However:

Know who is responsible for the content of the web page.
Be sure the content was legally posted (and is not a pirated work).
For accessibility purposes, make sure the web page doesn't require a log-in (other than an FAUNet ID) or have other restrictions like a paywall or required subscription to view it.

Answered by Lawrence Mello

last updated: Mar 13, 2025

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